When consumers think of the Xbox One, “business expense” isn’t normally the first phrase that comes to mind. Microsoft Xbox MVP and ‘Director of Consumer Camp’ Marques Lyon would disagree. Lyon stated in a blog post on Microsoft’s Small Business support page that the console’s Kinect camera, Microsoft Office compatibility, Internet Explorer, and SkyDrive access all make the console a legitimate business device, potential work-time Halo games aside.
In his post, Lyon said “It’s entirely justifiable to make the Xbox One a business expense. The Xbox One, priced at $499, is an affordable option for small business owners, as there are many features built into the console that could help it rival even the most modest of video conferencing and networking platforms.”
Lyons goes on to explain a number of features on the console that appeal to businesses, from 1080p multi-person Skype chats to using SmartGlass effectively.
Though he makes a convincing point for the system’s business use, it’s not entirely clear how much the Xbox One could do that a computer couldn’t handle alone. If a small business already has a computer or two, the $499 spent on the Xbox One could just as easily be placed into computer add-ons. Will Microsoft really make an effort to market the Xbox One to business If so, it’s possible there may be a lot of small businesses using the Xbox One in 2014.
Source: ArsTechnica
